Altamonte Springs has an extensive events program that brings free entertainment to thousands of residents throughout the year. The Uptown Altamonte scene in Cranes Roost Park is the main venue for annual festivals and weekly events. The city provides concerts, art festivals, cirque performances and seasonal holiday events, all of which are free to the public.

Residents from around the area partake in annual events like Coppers & Choppers, Jazz Jams and the hugely popular 4th of July celebration, Red Hot & Boom. Weekly performances with the Friday Night Live concert series and the cirque performances of Streetmosphere, draw residents into the community to relax and experience a new way to live, work and play.